Baptismare now unleashing the first track from their forthcoming full-length"V: The Devil's Fire". The fifth albumof the Finnish black metal underground veteranshas been recorded atFantom Studioand therelease date slated to the22nd of July.

The song "The Sacrament Of Blood And Ash" featuring Mikko Kotamäkifrom Swallow The Sun as guest-vocalistis exclusively streaming via the official media partners listed below.

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FrontmanLord S. comments on behalf ofBaptismregarding"The Sacrament Of Blood And Ash":"Simply put, in order to rise above we mustovercome our lesser and mundane self.If we succeed in this act, time and time again, the blood of this offering will waterthe roots of the tree which is known as our spiritual development.The lyrics for this song were written based on my ideas by Gorath Moonthorn. Three more long-time friends are featured on this album as well and we are joined for this first previewby ourbrother Mikko Kotamäki from Swallow The Sun, whose voice fits the chorus perfectly."

The clip for "The Sacrament Of Blood And Ash" has been created by renowned Romanian and Roadburn residentartistCostin Chioreanu(Mayhem, Vulture Industries, Carach Angren, and many more).

"V: The Devil's Fire" Track Listing:

1. Natus Ex Ignis
2. Satananda
3. The Sacrament Of Blood And Ash
4. Devil's Fire
5. Abyss
6. Cold Eternity
7. Malignant Shadows
8. Buried With Him